WA government to buy St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital, fund major hospital upgrades
A $1.6 billion upgrade of Perth’s Convention and Exhibition Centre has been scrapped to free up cash for…
Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends $1 million advertising blitz, as WA GST deal fight ramps up
The state government has defended spending $1 million on an advertising campaign about Western Australia’s GST deal, as…
WA tops State of the States economic performance report, despite weak economic growth
Western Australia has again secured the top gong as Australia’s best performing economy according to a new report…
Perth’s new Women and Babies Hospital being built on time, but could tip over $1.8b budget
Perth’s new Women and Babies Hospital will open on time, but its $1.8 billion budget may blow out,…
Bruce Reynolds to remain City of Perth Lord Mayor as counting continues in WA local government elections
Bruce Reynolds will continue as City of Perth Lord Mayor, while early figures from WA’s local government elections…
Minister flags compulsory voting in local government elections, 4-year terms amid low voter turnout
Voting in council elections could become mandatory in Western Australia if the turnout for this weekend’s poll continues…
Synergy apologises after overcharging customers $40 million
More than 170,000 customers have been overcharged a total of $40 million by WA’s state-owned energy retailer Synergy…
Griffin Coal failure sees WA taxpayers fork out millions to Indian bank, despite government promises
An Indian company that is the most senior lender to an embattled West Australian coal mine is receiving…
Burswood racetrack plan appears to need Crown Casino land, but at what cost?
WA’s premier may be planning victory laps around his controversial election-promised Burswood Park racetrack, but his government is…
Dash camera mandate for WA driving instructors considered as part of regulation review
Driving instructors in Western Australia could be forced to install cameras inside their vehicles in a bid to…
WA coal phase-out uncertainty amid Bluewaters power station closure backflip
In many ways, it was a perfectly reasonable venue to launch “a comprehensive plan to upgrade” Western Australia’s…
WA Police officers subject to restraining orders desk-bound under gun reforms, union says
WA Police officers are being taken off the beat because new firearms laws mean they can’t carry a…